Course level
Certificate IV courses in Australia
Every CRICOS-registered certificate iv course delivered to international students in Australia, organised by state and city. Sourced from the official CRICOS register.
Certificate Iv sits at AQF level 4 on the Australian Qualifications Framework — a vocational education and training (VET) qualification recognised across Australia and by employers and registered providers internationally.
8 state & territory pages
0 city pages
8 total certificate iv guides
Data: CRICOS register, April 2026
About Certificate IV courses in Australia
Career outcomes
Certificate IV (AQF Level 4) builds supervisory and technical skills above Certificate III — e.g. Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Marketing and Communication, Ageing Support, or IT. It is a common bridge into diploma study.
Popular providers
Delivered mainly by TAFEs and private RTOs with CRICOS scope for the specific national training package qualification.
Duration & indicative fees
Often 6–12 months full-time. Pairings with English language programmes are common for international cohorts.
Registration & regulation
VET quality framework + CRICOS. Confirm the national code (e.g. SIT40521) matches the CRICOS course you are accepting.
Last reviewed: 20 August 2026. Data: CRICOS register, April 2026.
Certificate IV by state & territory 8
Frequently asked questions
What AQF level is a Certificate IV?
A Certificate IV sits at AQF level 4 on the Australian Qualifications Framework. Use the state and city guides on this page to find CRICOS-registered programmes at that level.
Can international students study a Certificate IV in Australia?
Yes — if the specific course appears on CRICOS and you hold a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from a registered provider. You will also need to meet Student visa (Subclass 500), OSHC and Genuine Student requirements.
How do I choose a Certificate IV provider?
Compare CRICOS course codes, duration weeks, indicative fees, delivery city, and any professional accreditation you need. Start with the state or city pages linked below, then open individual course and provider profiles.